Broken mast - what now?

[Steve in Idaho]

Had a little dumb accident I don't want to go into details about - but the result is the mast on my C-Lark 14 is broken about 2' from the top. It's a clean break, and hanging on by one side. Can this be welded - or am I looking at a new mast?

If a new mast is required, what are my options - or should I call it a loss and get another boat? The C-Lark does what I need for now, but if I have to replace it, I'd go with something a couple feet longer but the same basic design.

 

[Ron Curl]

Hi, My C-lark just lost its centerboard, if you want to part out, I am looking to buy! If anyone knows of an extra...let me know!

 

[Steve in Idaho]

Hi, My C-lark just lost its centerboard, if you want to part out, I am looking to buy! If anyone knows of an extra...let me know!

Ron - I think I may have a line on someone who can repair the mast. He's out of town until next Monday, so it will be after that before I can talk to him in detail. I'll keep you in mind if it doesn't look good.